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Stewart Butterfield
Stewart Butterfield

Stewart Butterfield, born in 1973, is a renowned entrepreneur known for his contributions to the field of online collaboration tools. His most notable achievement is the founding of Slack, a popular online collaboration tool that has transformed modern work practices. Details about his life, achievements, and impact are limited. more

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